LTCCC in Action

The LTCCC Mobility and Transportation Committee, in conjunction with
the Disability Services Board, conducted a study of the
transportation options in Fairfax for older adults and people with
disabilities. See the
results.

Identifying Gaps ~ Finding Solutions

Did you know?

60,000 Fairfax County residents are 70 years of age or older

More than 112,000 residents live with one or more disability

These populations are expected to increase significantly by 2020

The Long Term Care Coordinating Council’s (LTCCC) vision is
"Building Inclusive Communities" and its mission is to
provide leadership to promote caring, inclusive and supportive
communities for all.

To address the long term care needs of a growing population, the
Board of Supervisors chartered the Long Term Care Coordinating
Council (LTCCC) in 2002 to identify needs and create solutions for
long term care services and programs that enhance the lives ofolder adults and people with disabilities.

The LTCCC supports inclusive communities of healthy individuals,
stable families and connected residents in the Fairfax area by:

Raising awareness of long term care needs in the areas of
transportation & mobility, housing, and services for seniors
and adults with disabilities

Educating funders and policymakers

Developing community collaboration and partnerships

Advocating for solutions in the community

Encouraging contributions of money and time to nonprofit
service providers

The goal of the Council is to provide a foundation so that Fairfax
area residents are able to remain in their own community as
they age or live with their disability and be able to participate in
community life to the fullest.

In an effort to meet the Long Term Care needs of the community, the
Council's strategic plan organizes priority needs into five service
areas: